A Thief Among Princes

Danger lurks in the uniform cubicles Redressing ideas already made Everyone competing to be unique All the while trying in ways much the same Men working to be found accomplished Boys just longing to be cool If anyone dares to be the opposite Give them the title, though unique, of a fool Girls wishing to stand out when Everyone is beautiful Revealing to all your true self Displays a rare and radiant jewel Along the whitewashed office halls Rest the rows of doors identical Listing on name plates the best of them all Including only persons typical Never recognizing hearts that are true Giving credit where none is due

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